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Dedicated to all things travel. We'll be using this page to share our favorite travel info with you. From spectacular travel photos and videos. To the places we've been. To the destinations we dream about. If it screams travel, you'll find it here! And since we're founded by travelers, for people who love to travel. We would love to hear your favorite travel stories today. Please share them with us!

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Pamukkale, Turkey

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VietNam rice terraces # 2 By Tan Tannobi

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Another one in honor of the fall foliage...

(via 500px / Tree row in fall. by Matthias Siewert)

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In honor of Autumn!

(via 500px / A wall of fall by Eric "Kala" Forey)

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Just Beautiful!  And one of our favorite cities as well...

(via 500px / Amsterdam Reflections by Matthias Haker)

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Factory Butte, Utah, USA | Photograph Factory Butte & Beeplant by Adam Barker/AdamBarkerPhotography.com on 500px

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Portraits of Asia continues with a journey to one of the last hidden gems of the world.  A place where prayer flags flap in the wind.  Where the crisp and clear glacial rivers flow cold and fast.  A place shrouded in mystery.  Somewhere time has forgotten... The Kingdom of Bhutan!

Until recently Bhutan was essentially cut off from the rest of the world.  A place most people have never heard of and even fewer have experienced. Whether you choose to trek the himalayas; Immerse yourself in the local Buddhist culture; Interact with the locals; And much, much more.  You'll be left with a lasting impression. An appreciation for a simpler life, a simpler time.

To take you on this epic journey, we have selected Kadinchey by Nick Bertke.  A short but beautiful movie that'll give you a glimpse of what life is like in Bhutan.  But, being as off the beaten path as it is, there just isn't one film you can watch.  Do a bit of searching, see what you can find.  Share your favorites with us.

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Wow, these mountains are perfect.

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Cappadocia, Turkey | "Balloon" by Riccardo Vitali

Posted under Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives 3.0

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Phra Boromathat Chedi - Santikhiri - Chiang Rai, Thailand | "Santikhiri" by Suradej Chuephanich

Posted under Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives Work 3.0

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Rome, Italy | by Denis Rasia

Posted under Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0

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Palacio Gaudí, Astorga | by Manola P

Posted under Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0

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Monaco by Francisco Rodriguez

Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0

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We are pleased to present part five of our series Portraits of Asia.  This time we're taking you to… Cambodia!

To bring this place to life we have chosen -- Cambodia by properniceinnit.  A lovely short video, featuring beautiful sights, great sounds, it's full on Cambodia!  More than just a visit to Angkor Wat, it will take you on a whirlwind tour of this amazing South East Asian paradise.  From temples, to white sand beaches, to the street life of Phnom Penh and much, much, more.

If it screams Cambodia, this video will take you there.  And for those of you who've already been, get ready to be taken right back!

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The Royal Mile At Golden Hour | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK © WJMcIntosh

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Pretty nice view! Definitely wouldn't mind waking up to this.

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It's here! Part four of Portraits of Asia features one of the best destinations in the world... Vietnam! To introduce this beautiful country we've selected a great short video, by one of our favorite film makers- A Taste of Vietnam by The Perennial Plate. 

Almost a right of passage for a foodie.  The french infused asian flavors of Vietnam will tease your taste buds.  But it's not only about the food.  With mile after mile of lush, green, jungle covered mountains; endless white sand beaches; fast paced cities; friendly people; tons of history, and much, much, more.  Vietnam will be a shock to the senses!

Hop on the back of a motor bike for a ride through the orchestrated chaos that is driving in Ho Chi Minh City.  Get lost in the small alleys of the old quarter of Hanoi.  Enjoy a bowl of Pho on a street corner.  Head to the tropical beaches of Nha Trang.  Witness the natural beauty and grandeur of the rice terraces of Sa Pa and the limestone bluffs of Ha Long Bay. The list could go on and on.

Rather than reading about Vietnam, spend under four minutes and let the love affair begin... And don't forget to tell us what you think!